Spied! Here’s another fleeting glimpse of the Ducati V4

Here’s another glimpse of the new Ducati V4 superbike testing, at what Asphalt & Rubber thinks is Misano World Circuit.

Once again, the real value of the clip is to learn the Ducati’s engine sound, as it only gives a brief glimpse of the bike. By the way, Asphalt & Rubber also says that engine will be called the Desmosedici Stradale, in case that’s important to you.

The new V4 superbike will almost certainly be unveiled at this fall’s EICMA show, but given the Italian brands’ seeming incapability to avoid being caught in spy shots, we may know a lot more about the machine before then.

The Canadian Motorcycle Guide

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